It's been pretty chilly lately. It even snowed a tiny bit one day but nothing stuck. Still, it's been feeling a lot like winter. My friends and I went ice skating at Bryant Park last week and everyone has been decorating for Christmas!
But we all still have exams coming up. I completed an in-class final exam this Tuesday and I feel pretty good about it. Just so everyone knows, I still have 1 tests, 1 take-home essay test, a cumulative final, and a very long paper.
I do also have my flight home booked- December 21st!! I'm so excited to be home and see everyone before I leave for Spain!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Monday, November 30, 2009
Thanksgiving
Hi everyone!
My Tahnksgiving this year was wonderful. My mom flew up to visit for a few days. We saw three plays: Hair, The 39 Steps, and Finian's Rainbow. They were all good especially HAIR!
We ate dinner at Uncle Donald's house in Long Island. It was nice to see everyone. All their kids are doing well in school and all that.
If I get some pictures, I'll upload them.
Not much else has happened. I did finally get my visa! It's so fancy!
My Tahnksgiving this year was wonderful. My mom flew up to visit for a few days. We saw three plays: Hair, The 39 Steps, and Finian's Rainbow. They were all good especially HAIR!
We ate dinner at Uncle Donald's house in Long Island. It was nice to see everyone. All their kids are doing well in school and all that.
If I get some pictures, I'll upload them.
Not much else has happened. I did finally get my visa! It's so fancy!
Friday, November 13, 2009
Events
Hi everyone!
Well, this week has gone by pretty fast since Dad and Grandma left. It was so much fun having them here! The weather got a lot warmer for a few days after they left, but not its back to being chilly and very windy.
I've been working a lot of special events a the gym. They are a lot of fun. They are receptions run by our Violet Booster Club. NYU's mascot used to be the Violets- the flower, not the color. Now it is pretty lame, a Bobcat. But since the Booster Club deals mostly with alumni, it's still called the Violet Booster Club.
When I work, we just set us the tables an food and wait for the alumni to finish playing alumni games, usually against current student athletes. When they're done they come eat the food and we just make sure everything stays neat and well-stocked. It's really not a hard job at all, sometimes we have time to do our homework while we're waiting. At the end, if there's leftover food (and there usually is) we all bring tupperware containers to fill up and bring home.
Well, this week has gone by pretty fast since Dad and Grandma left. It was so much fun having them here! The weather got a lot warmer for a few days after they left, but not its back to being chilly and very windy.
I've been working a lot of special events a the gym. They are a lot of fun. They are receptions run by our Violet Booster Club. NYU's mascot used to be the Violets- the flower, not the color. Now it is pretty lame, a Bobcat. But since the Booster Club deals mostly with alumni, it's still called the Violet Booster Club.
When I work, we just set us the tables an food and wait for the alumni to finish playing alumni games, usually against current student athletes. When they're done they come eat the food and we just make sure everything stays neat and well-stocked. It's really not a hard job at all, sometimes we have time to do our homework while we're waiting. At the end, if there's leftover food (and there usually is) we all bring tupperware containers to fill up and bring home.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Grandma and Dad Visit
This weekend, Dad and Grandma Nora visited me for three days. They flew up on Thursday night. The first floor of my dorm, Greenwich Hotel, is a real hotel that gives a very big discount to the families of NYU students.
We went out to dinner to Risotteria, a very delicious smelling restaurant near Greenwich Hotel. On Friday we ate brunch at Cornelia Street Cafe and then headed downtown. There was a ticker-tape parade because the Yankees won the World Series or something, so we watched that for a little while and were annoyed by Yankee fans from Jersey. We also walked to the 9/11 Memorial Freedom Tower construction site.
We spent the rest of the day at the Metropolitan Museum of Art which is always so much fun. Our buttons were light pink. I didn't have my camera this day, so sadly, no pictures here. (Unless Randy sends me some!)
Friday night, Dad ordered pizza for all my friends. They all think he is nice.
On Satuday, we headed up to Times Square. Grandma was really excited to be there. Here's a picture
Then, we saw MARY POPPINS on Broadway and it was SO good!!!!
We went home. We rode lots of cabs.
Then we ate at The Waverly Restaurant with my friend Dasha.
On Sunday, they left around 1PM so first we are brunch at The Washington Square Diner and I gave a quick tour of the NYU are. Here we are in the park
I had so much fun this weekend. I love when people visit me (and take me out to eat). Also, I was worried that I didn't study enough for a Spanish test that I had today, but it turned out that I studied peanty and the test seemed very easy.
We went out to dinner to Risotteria, a very delicious smelling restaurant near Greenwich Hotel. On Friday we ate brunch at Cornelia Street Cafe and then headed downtown. There was a ticker-tape parade because the Yankees won the World Series or something, so we watched that for a little while and were annoyed by Yankee fans from Jersey. We also walked to the 9/11 Memorial Freedom Tower construction site.
We spent the rest of the day at the Metropolitan Museum of Art which is always so much fun. Our buttons were light pink. I didn't have my camera this day, so sadly, no pictures here. (Unless Randy sends me some!)
Friday night, Dad ordered pizza for all my friends. They all think he is nice.
On Satuday, we headed up to Times Square. Grandma was really excited to be there. Here's a picture
Then, we saw MARY POPPINS on Broadway and it was SO good!!!!
We went home. We rode lots of cabs.
Then we ate at The Waverly Restaurant with my friend Dasha.
On Sunday, they left around 1PM so first we are brunch at The Washington Square Diner and I gave a quick tour of the NYU are. Here we are in the park
I had so much fun this weekend. I love when people visit me (and take me out to eat). Also, I was worried that I didn't study enough for a Spanish test that I had today, but it turned out that I studied peanty and the test seemed very easy.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Halloween
We all had the best costumes this year. We handed out candy to trick or treaters who signed up to trick or treat at our dorm. Here is how I decorated our dorm-
Then we dressed up as burritos to get free Chipotle burritos.
Our next plan was to go to the Village Halloween Parade. If you're in costume you can be in it. That's what we did last year and it was a lot of fun. Sadly, this year, it was pouring down rain. After walking around for a few hours and getting completely soaked, we all just went home. It was still fun. We saw lots of good costumes and stopped by a bakery for some dessert.
This is my costume!!! I was Eloise!!!! I made the costume all by myself with stuff I already had, borrowed from friends, or bought super cheap.
This is me as Eloise with my friend Dasha dressed as Twiggy
Michelle as Where's Waldo
These two Sarahs were Christmas
My roommate Sarah M as Nancy Botwin from Weeds.
Then we dressed up as burritos to get free Chipotle burritos.
Our next plan was to go to the Village Halloween Parade. If you're in costume you can be in it. That's what we did last year and it was a lot of fun. Sadly, this year, it was pouring down rain. After walking around for a few hours and getting completely soaked, we all just went home. It was still fun. We saw lots of good costumes and stopped by a bakery for some dessert.
This is my costume!!! I was Eloise!!!! I made the costume all by myself with stuff I already had, borrowed from friends, or bought super cheap.
This is me as Eloise with my friend Dasha dressed as Twiggy
Michelle as Where's Waldo
These two Sarahs were Christmas
My roommate Sarah M as Nancy Botwin from Weeds.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Visa/Play
Hello
Not much going on here. Still trying to get my Student Visa straightened out. I went to my appointment at the consulate and they needed more forms and stuff. Luckily I have a lot of time to sort this out since I made my appointment so early. Also, I am allowed to email the rest of what they need so I don't have to trek uptown to the Spanish Embassy again.
I went to a really cute play with my roommate last night. I was Off Broadway but the two male leads were famous-ish. One is the guy who plays Uncle Andy on the show Weeds and the other played Zack Morris is Saved by the Bell. So it was pretty cool to see them. The play was called "The Understudy," it's very new and I thought it was really funny.
Not much going on here. Still trying to get my Student Visa straightened out. I went to my appointment at the consulate and they needed more forms and stuff. Luckily I have a lot of time to sort this out since I made my appointment so early. Also, I am allowed to email the rest of what they need so I don't have to trek uptown to the Spanish Embassy again.
I went to a really cute play with my roommate last night. I was Off Broadway but the two male leads were famous-ish. One is the guy who plays Uncle Andy on the show Weeds and the other played Zack Morris is Saved by the Bell. So it was pretty cool to see them. The play was called "The Understudy," it's very new and I thought it was really funny.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Update on the classes
Hi all.
Randy said I should blog every day.
Today I'm giving you an update on my classes.
1. Democracy and the American Dream
The teacher for this class is pretty nice. She canceled classes one week because she was sick so the lectures have been moving very quickly while she tried to catch up. I've gotten full points on all my reading responses so far. We have a fairly long take home exam due Wednesday that is a huge part of our grade, so wish me luck on that.
2. Spanish III
My teacher for this class is goofy. He doesn't care much about the actual work we do (its all assigned and organized by his boss, not him) but hes really great at teaching the class and explaining everything. In fact, I got a 95.5 on my first test! There are only 3 tests and a final exam in that class, so each one is worth a lot!! There's also an oral presentation, but I don't give mine until December.
3. Idealization and Satire
Luckily, I'm taking this class with my friend Michelle. I don't understand any of it. Neither does she. Some people in that class are majoring in Latin or The Renaissance or crazy stuff like that and totally understand everything. The professor, however is very nice and understands that most people can't name more than a few Greek philosophers or Renaissance poets off the top of their heads. I'm always lost in the discussions... but I got an A on my first paper and he said my conclusion was "excellent."
4. Foundations of Special Education
I obviously love this class because it is the most applicable to what I will be doing. However, I've felt a little behind at some points because everyone else is a Junior and sometimes they draw on their student teaching experiences or other education classes, and I can not do that yet. I still enjoy the lecture and discussions and today I got back our first test! I was so nervous but I made a 94!
Well, that is all. As you can see, I'm staying on top of my work and studying so far.
This weekend will be pretty exciting- I'm going with the Murphys to visit Allison at college on Friday. Sarah M, Dasha and I are going to an Avett Brothers concert this Friday. Then on Sunday, I'm working at a special event at the gym. I've never worked at an even before but we have to dress nice and we get $10/ hour!!!!
Randy said I should blog every day.
Today I'm giving you an update on my classes.
1. Democracy and the American Dream
The teacher for this class is pretty nice. She canceled classes one week because she was sick so the lectures have been moving very quickly while she tried to catch up. I've gotten full points on all my reading responses so far. We have a fairly long take home exam due Wednesday that is a huge part of our grade, so wish me luck on that.
2. Spanish III
My teacher for this class is goofy. He doesn't care much about the actual work we do (its all assigned and organized by his boss, not him) but hes really great at teaching the class and explaining everything. In fact, I got a 95.5 on my first test! There are only 3 tests and a final exam in that class, so each one is worth a lot!! There's also an oral presentation, but I don't give mine until December.
3. Idealization and Satire
Luckily, I'm taking this class with my friend Michelle. I don't understand any of it. Neither does she. Some people in that class are majoring in Latin or The Renaissance or crazy stuff like that and totally understand everything. The professor, however is very nice and understands that most people can't name more than a few Greek philosophers or Renaissance poets off the top of their heads. I'm always lost in the discussions... but I got an A on my first paper and he said my conclusion was "excellent."
4. Foundations of Special Education
I obviously love this class because it is the most applicable to what I will be doing. However, I've felt a little behind at some points because everyone else is a Junior and sometimes they draw on their student teaching experiences or other education classes, and I can not do that yet. I still enjoy the lecture and discussions and today I got back our first test! I was so nervous but I made a 94!
Well, that is all. As you can see, I'm staying on top of my work and studying so far.
This weekend will be pretty exciting- I'm going with the Murphys to visit Allison at college on Friday. Sarah M, Dasha and I are going to an Avett Brothers concert this Friday. Then on Sunday, I'm working at a special event at the gym. I've never worked at an even before but we have to dress nice and we get $10/ hour!!!!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Madrid
Today I did so many things in preparation for next semester.
I was accepted to go to Madrid in the Spring and today I finally confirmed my spot and put down my necessary deposit. Now I definitely have a spot in the program!
Next week I have an appointment with the Consulate of Spain to get my STUDENT VISA!!!!!
Today, I was going to go to the post office to get a required letter notarized and pick up a money order for the Visa fees. But while I was a work I learned that one of the business managers at the gym is a certified public notary! So he did it for free! It was so much fun!
I still went to the post office for the money order, my first one ever, and that was also nice. The post office employee who helped me had been to Morocco once and tried to go to Spain for a weekend, but the ferry was broken! Spain and Morocco are very close and my friends and I will probably take the ferry there for a day so we can say we've been to AFRICA!! Hopefully it won't be broken :/
I was accepted to go to Madrid in the Spring and today I finally confirmed my spot and put down my necessary deposit. Now I definitely have a spot in the program!
Next week I have an appointment with the Consulate of Spain to get my STUDENT VISA!!!!!
Today, I was going to go to the post office to get a required letter notarized and pick up a money order for the Visa fees. But while I was a work I learned that one of the business managers at the gym is a certified public notary! So he did it for free! It was so much fun!
I still went to the post office for the money order, my first one ever, and that was also nice. The post office employee who helped me had been to Morocco once and tried to go to Spain for a weekend, but the ferry was broken! Spain and Morocco are very close and my friends and I will probably take the ferry there for a day so we can say we've been to AFRICA!! Hopefully it won't be broken :/
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Equality!!!
Hi family!!
This Sunday there was a HUGE march for equality in Washington D.C. and I was there!
The issues we marched for were equal rights for the LGBTQ community. That means Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgender and Questioning.
Gays and Lesbians are not legally allowed to be married or have any of the many many benefits of a legal marriage and they can be fired from their jobs especially in the military.
Four of my friends and I were able to go because an organization called Broadway Impact provided FREE buses from New York and Metro Cards for D.C.
We're all straight but as many of the speakers said, this isn't a gay rights issue, its a Civil Rights issue.
Here are some news articles about the event!
http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1929747,00.html
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/video/2009/10/12/VI2009101200940.html
It was a great turn out and for me, it was very inspiring. We made posters that said "Equality Now!" and "No Laws Against Love"
As we marched through D.C. to the Capitol Building we chanted things like "Gay, Straight, Black White! Marrige is a Civil Right!" "1! 2! 3! 4! Love is what we're fighting for!" and "Obama! Obama! Let Mama Marry Mama!"
Our route took us past the White House where we reminded Obama of his promise to fight for the rights of the LGBTQ community by chanting "Yes We Can!!"
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Walk!
The Walk To Cure Diabetes was this Sunday. Thanks to everyone who donated! We raised over $1500!!! The walk was a lot of fun. My friends Sarah K, Sarah E, Sarah H, and Dasha walked with us. It was a 12K mile walk from Battery Park across the Brooklyn Bridge and back.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Walk To Cure Diabetes!!!
Last year I started attending a NYC Teen Support group sponsored by Juvenile Diabetes research Foundation. It was amazing meeting with teens and young adults to discuss our lives and challenges.
This year they have organized a team to walk at the New York City Walk to Cure Diabetes at Batter Park! I'll be joining them along with some of my school friends who are amazing enough to walk and even donate! As you all probably know, I've been doing the Walk to Cure Diabetes for years. Its a wonderful way to support families dealing with diabetes while raising money for crucial research.
If any of you would like to support me and help the Teen Team reach their fund raising goal, please visit my page and donate whatever you can!
http://walk.jdrf.org/walker.cfm?id=87519438
If you were planning to donate to the Augusta walk, that is just as awesome. My mom is working closely with them this year and they would also appreciate your donation.
Anything you can do to help will make a difference!
This year they have organized a team to walk at the New York City Walk to Cure Diabetes at Batter Park! I'll be joining them along with some of my school friends who are amazing enough to walk and even donate! As you all probably know, I've been doing the Walk to Cure Diabetes for years. Its a wonderful way to support families dealing with diabetes while raising money for crucial research.
If any of you would like to support me and help the Teen Team reach their fund raising goal, please visit my page and donate whatever you can!
http://walk.jdrf.org/walker.cfm?id=87519438
If you were planning to donate to the Augusta walk, that is just as awesome. My mom is working closely with them this year and they would also appreciate your donation.
Anything you can do to help will make a difference!
Friday, September 18, 2009
Updates
Hello family,
I know its been a while since I've blogged, but as you know I've been busy with traveling to Virgina and then makeup work. Luckily all my teachers were very accommodating when I told them I had to miss their classes for Grandpa Jack's funeral.
Now that I've made it through a full week of class, I thought I'd let everyone know that I really love all my classes.
As usual, my Spanish class is a bit to large to be really effective (2 years of a language are required for most majors, so a lot of people seem to take Spanish). However, my professor is very nice and the book we use is really interesting.
But of my education classes are amazing. One is very political science based so I'm learning a lot about that. My Foundations of Special Education class is probably going to be my favorite. I'm the only sophomore but I've been able to keep up in all the class discussions and everyone else is as enthusiastic about teaching as I am, which is wonderful.
I've been using the NYU career services to apply for a few weekend and evening babysitting jobs. They pay really well in the city so hopefully someone hires me!
I also sent in my application for study abroad in Madrid this Spring. I'll find out by September 30th- keep your fingers crossed...
Last night was my friend's 19th birthday so we went to a Thai place called Peep. The walls of the restroom are double sided mirrors- when you're inside peeing you can see everyone in the restaurant but they can't see you. It was very interesting.
I know its been a while since I've blogged, but as you know I've been busy with traveling to Virgina and then makeup work. Luckily all my teachers were very accommodating when I told them I had to miss their classes for Grandpa Jack's funeral.
Now that I've made it through a full week of class, I thought I'd let everyone know that I really love all my classes.
As usual, my Spanish class is a bit to large to be really effective (2 years of a language are required for most majors, so a lot of people seem to take Spanish). However, my professor is very nice and the book we use is really interesting.
But of my education classes are amazing. One is very political science based so I'm learning a lot about that. My Foundations of Special Education class is probably going to be my favorite. I'm the only sophomore but I've been able to keep up in all the class discussions and everyone else is as enthusiastic about teaching as I am, which is wonderful.
I've been using the NYU career services to apply for a few weekend and evening babysitting jobs. They pay really well in the city so hopefully someone hires me!
I also sent in my application for study abroad in Madrid this Spring. I'll find out by September 30th- keep your fingers crossed...
Last night was my friend's 19th birthday so we went to a Thai place called Peep. The walls of the restroom are double sided mirrors- when you're inside peeing you can see everyone in the restaurant but they can't see you. It was very interesting.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
School Starts Soon
My classes start on Tuesday.
I am taking a class about Education and The American Dream, a Spanish Cultures class, Foundations of Special Education and Spanish 3.
So far this week, my friends and I have gone on a lot of walks to explore our new neighborhood (the West Village). We also went to dorm events with free food and we saw the musical Hair on Broadway.
Yesterday, we went to Coney Island. I'd never been there before! Its really cool but the rides are expensive so we mostly just walked around and went down to the beach.
I am taking a class about Education and The American Dream, a Spanish Cultures class, Foundations of Special Education and Spanish 3.
So far this week, my friends and I have gone on a lot of walks to explore our new neighborhood (the West Village). We also went to dorm events with free food and we saw the musical Hair on Broadway.
Yesterday, we went to Coney Island. I'd never been there before! Its really cool but the rides are expensive so we mostly just walked around and went down to the beach.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Pictures of Move In
This is Dad and me at the Lincoln Memorial in D.C where we stopped on the way to New York.
My bed is the blue one and the pink one is my roommate Sarah M.'s.This is at nighttime to it looks kind of dark but really during the day its much more pleasant.
My desk and bed.
Kitchen.
Dining area (with friends in it)
Saturday, August 29, 2009
New Blog
Hi Family!
I am busy unpacking all my stuff in my new dorm!
I promise I'll upload pictures very soon, but right now everything is too disorganized to take pictures of. (plus I need to find my camera cord...)
The trip to Washington D.C. was lots of fun. I'll upload those pictures in the next post, too!
Just to tell you about our room really quickly-
My roommate Sarah M. moved in this morning also. We have a bigger room than last year but much less closet space. Its like we have a half dresser inside the closet.
Our kitchen is nice though.
Our friends Sarah K. and Dasha are here too and Sarah made dinner for us already.
Its really nice to be back and I'll try to update this blog often.
<3
I am busy unpacking all my stuff in my new dorm!
I promise I'll upload pictures very soon, but right now everything is too disorganized to take pictures of. (plus I need to find my camera cord...)
The trip to Washington D.C. was lots of fun. I'll upload those pictures in the next post, too!
Just to tell you about our room really quickly-
My roommate Sarah M. moved in this morning also. We have a bigger room than last year but much less closet space. Its like we have a half dresser inside the closet.
Our kitchen is nice though.
Our friends Sarah K. and Dasha are here too and Sarah made dinner for us already.
Its really nice to be back and I'll try to update this blog often.
<3
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